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Treats asthma, serious skin problems, arthritis, and allergic reactions.Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
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Prednisone Intensol, Deltasone, Sterapred, Prednicot, Sterapred DS |
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Prednisone
Prednisone Intensol, Deltasone, Sterapred, Prednicot, Sterapred DS
Uses
Treats asthma, serious skin problems, arthritis, and allergic reactions.Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Measure your oral liquid medicine with a clearly marked measuring spoon.
If this medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Skin rash
Blurred vision
Swelling of feet or legs or weight gain
Muscle cramps or weakness
Severe stomach pain
Bloody vomit or blood in stools
Increased thirst or urination
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to prednisone or related drugs such as hydrocortisone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, or triamcinolone.
- Before you take prednisone, make sure your doctor knows if you have peptic ulcers, tuberculosis (TB), or fungal infections.
Missed Dose
- Prednisone can be given on many different schedules.
If you miss a dose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to take the missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Talk with your doctor before taking prednisone if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, an eye infection caused by herpes, or any other infections.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first talking with your doctor.
- You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping this medicine.
Avoid being around people with viral infections such as measles or chickenpox.
- If you are exposed to these infections, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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